NSCA CSCS - Chapter 22

Question 1

Athletic trainer

Answer 1

The sports medicine team member responsible for the day-to-day physical health of the athlete typically certified by the National Athletic Trainer’s Association (ATC) as a “Certified Athletic Trainer”

Question 2

Closed kinetic chain

Answer 2

Exercises where the distal joint is stationary, terminal joint meets consideration resistance - i.e. squat

Question 3

Contraindication

Answer 3

An activity or practice that is inadvisable or prohibited due to a given injury

Question 4

Contusion

Answer 4

Area of excess accumulation of blood and fluid in tissues surrounding the injured muscle caused by direct trauma

Question 5

Counselor

Answer 5

Sports medicine team member who is a licensed mental health professional who can help the injured athlete better cope with the mental stress accompanying an injury

Question 6

Dislocation

Answer 6

Complete displacement of joint surfaces

Question 7

Edema

Answer 7

Buildup of fluid surrounding injured tissue

Question 8

Exercise physiologist

Answer 8

Sports medicine team member with a formal background in exercise science who assists with designing conditioning programs that consider metabolic responses to exercise and the ways in which that reaction aids the healing process

Question 9

Fibroblastic Repair

Answer 9

Second phase of injury repair involving the breakdown and replacement of tissue that is no longer viable following an injury

Question 10

Indication

Answer 10

A form of treatment required by the rehabilitating athlete

Question 11

Inflammation

Answer 11

The initial reaction to the injury necessary for normal tissue healing to occur characterized by the injured area becoming red and swollen due to changes in vascularity, bloodflow, and capillary permeability

Question 12

Inflammatory response

Answer 12

Local and systemic inflammation following acute injury

Question 13

Macrotrauma

Answer 13

A specific sudden episode of overload injury to a given tissue

Question 14

Maturation-remodeling

Answer 14

Third phase of injury repair involving type I collagen production that allows new tissue to improve structure, strength, and function

Question 15

Microtrauma

Answer 15

Overuse injury resulting from repeated abnormal stress applied to tissue by continuous training or training with too little recovery time

Question 16

Neuromuscular control

Answer 16

The ability of muscles to respond to sensory information to maintain joint stability

Question 17

Nutritionist

Answer 17

Sports medicine team member

Question 18

Open kinetic chain

Answer 18

Exercises where the terminal joint is free to move - allowing greater concentration on isolated joint or muscle - i.e. knee extension

Question 19

Physical agent

Answer 19

Treatment modalities such as ice and compression that involve physical interaction with the injury site

Question 20

Physical therapist

Answer 20

Licensed physical therapist typically certified through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties as a “Sports Certified Specialist”

Question 21

Physiotherapist

Answer 21

Sports medicine team member who is a licensed physical therapist typically certified through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties as a “Sports Certified Specialist”

Question 22

Proprioception

Answer 22

Afferent sensory information that occurs in response to stimulation of sensory receptors in skin, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and the joint capsule

Question 23

Psychiatrist

Answer 23

Sports medicine team member who is a licensed mental health professional who can help the injured athlete better cope with the mental stress accompanying an injury

Question 24

Psychologist

Answer 24

Sports medicine team member who is a licensed mental health professional who can help the injured athlete better cope with the mental stress accompanying an injury

Question 25

Sprain

Answer 25

Ligamentous trauma ranging partial tear of ligament without increased joint instability to complete tear with full joint instability

Question 26

Strain

Answer 26

Tears of muscle fibers assigned grades or degree ranging from a partial tear of individual fibers to complete tear of muscle fibers

Question 27

Strength and conditioning professional

Answer 27

Sports medicine team member who focuses on strength, power, and performance enhancement, typically certified through the National Strength and Conditioning Association as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)

Question 28

Subluxation

Answer 28

Partial displacement of joint surfaces

Question 29

Team physician

Answer 29

Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) typically proficient in musculoskeletal and sports injuries and sport-related medical conditions

Question 30

Tendinitis

Answer 30

Inflammation of a tendon caused by overuse that can become tendinopathy if left uncorrected